Modesta Ann Barber of Lake Worth , Florida passed away during the night on August 29th , 2022 at the age of 86 . She was in Long Island , New York . She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Ann Bufano.

She is survived by her husband ( Thomas Barber ) , her five children ( Mary Ann Theriault , Nancy Barber , Michael Barber , Charles Barber , Lynn Messier ) , her six grandchildren ( Chad Driggers , Tiffany Dr i ggers , Nicholas Messier , Krista Messier , Brandon Theriault , Faith Messier ) , and her four great - grandchildren ( Riley Messier , Avery Messier , Aubrey Messier , Skyler Dr i ggers ).

Modesta will be dearly missed by her friends , neighbors , and family . Modesta and Thomas Barber go t married in 1957 and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage . Modesta spent the first 41 years of her life living in New York before moving to live in south Florida with her husband and children . Modesta raised her five children and also helped care for her mother for several years . She always enjoyed a cup of coffee in the morning and spending time outside talking with family . Though quite at times , Modesta was never lacking of a good idea or a witty joke . Her kindness was evident by the enormous compassion she showed in her actions and the ample support she showed for her family . It is with heavy hearts that we celebrate the life of M odesta Ann Barber .

T h e family would like to thank Trustbridge for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days .

Family and friends are invited to attend a ceremony in memory of Modesta at Palm Beach National Ch apel 1 0 05 5 Heritage farms Rd Lakeworth , 33449 on September 8th , 2022 at 3 : 00p . m . Visitation with the family will begin at 2 : 45p . m .